Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
quinquelobum
ID:
598474

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 805 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597806



Common Names

  • Five-Lobed Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum
  • Five-Lobed Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum quinquelobum quinquelobum [unknown]
  • Diphyes quinqueloba (Schltr.) Szlach. & Rutk. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum quinquelobum (also called Five-Lobed Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an orchid species native to India, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and New Guinea. It is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum quinquelobum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a houseplant. It can also be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum quinquelobum has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum quinquelobum is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach maturity. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and should be kept in a warm, humid environment. Propagation is done through seeds, which should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum quinquelobum

Bulbophyllum quinquelobum is native to Southeast Asia, including India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, growing in moist, shady areas.

Bulbophyllum quinquelobum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum quinquelobum?

Bulbophyllum quinquelobum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum quinquelobum?

Five-lobed Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum quinquelobum?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

Species in the Bulbophyllum genus

Bulbophyllum ambatoavense, Bulbophyllum anakbaruppui, Bulbophyllum anisopterum, Bulbophyllum apoense, Bulbophyllum arianeae, Bulbophyllum atrosanguineum, Bulbophyllum auriculatum, Bulbophyllum boudetianum, Bulbophyllum catillus, Bulbophyllum clipeibulbum, Bulbophyllum comberipictum, Bulbophyllum coweniorum, Bulbophyllum danii, Bulbophyllum debrincatiae, Bulbophyllum decurrentilobum, Bulbophyllum filifolium, Bulbophyllum flabellum-veneris, Bulbophyllum foetidilabrum, Bulbophyllum furcatum, Bulbophyllum furcillatum, Bulbophyllum globulosum, Bulbophyllum grotianum, Bulbophyllum ialibuense, Bulbophyllum illecebrum, Bulbophyllum incisilabrum, Bulbophyllum iterans, Bulbophyllum janus, Bulbophyllum labatii, Bulbophyllum lanuginosum, Bulbophyllum lyriforme, Bulbophyllum mystax, Bulbophyllum ochthodes, Bulbophyllum orezii, Bulbophyllum pilosum, Bulbophyllum praetervisum, Bulbophyllum pseudopelma, Bulbophyllum ramulicola, Bulbophyllum reductum, Bulbophyllum rosemarianum, Bulbophyllum scaphiforme, Bulbophyllum simplex, Bulbophyllum sinapis, Bulbophyllum sororculum, Bulbophyllum stenurum, Bulbophyllum subpatulum, Bulbophyllum tectipes, Bulbophyllum trichorhachis, Bulbophyllum tubilabrum, Bulbophyllum turpe, Bulbophyllum uncinatum,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-27125: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.